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- Spain's Maria Neira entered the race to lead the World Health Organization on September 24.
- Qatar’s former health minister Hanan Al-Kuwari also submitted a candidacy.
- Saudi physician Hanan Balkhy, Belgium’s Hans Kluge and Indonesia’s health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin are also candidates.
- A candidates’ forum is scheduled for November, and the Executive Board will shortlist up to three in January 2027.
